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First Up Podcast

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The best of each day's First Up, with Nathan Rarere. If listening at 5am is too early, then check out our favourite stories of the morning at a time that suits you.

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On today's First Up pod: the NZ Blood Service needs more plasma and have relaxed the rules around who can donate blood; the Red Rocket conquers the red clay of Roland Garros and we speak to Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver after his dramatic win at the Tour d... more

On today's First Up pod: economist Brad Olsen breaks down yesterday's jobless numbers; Labour's Willow-Jean Prime addresses the political issues of the week, including the scrapping of the BSA and ACT's proposed citizen tests and Taupo has bats, Dan ... more

On today's First Up pod: We get the latest from our Europe correspondent, the 25 year old founder of Fankery bakery that has joined the list of businesses which have closed their physical shop, and a surfer gettting ready for Raglan's big event, the ... more

On today's First Up pod: Our US Correspondent talks 'Project Freedom', Giuliani's health and the POTUS assassination hearing, we talk about the annual muster of the North Island's central plateau's Kaimanawa Horses and acting Prime Minister David Sey... more

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Sam Cliff
CEO of the New Zealand Blood Service
NZ Blood Service
Episode: First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June
Jamie McKenzie
Auckland-born German tennis player, Roland Garros junior champion
German flag representation
Episode: First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June
Ben Oliver
Kiwi cyclist, Tour de Valénie winner
New Zealand cycling team
Episode: First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June
Brad Olsen
Chief Executive and Principal Economist, Infometrics
Infometrics
Episode: First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 7 May
Kathy Phan
Founder of Fankery
Fankery Bakery
Episode: First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 6 May
Bex Hyam
Retail store manager
Howick's Hato Hone St. John's Store
Episode: First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 6 May
Kirsten Lee
Reporter on AI in health
RNZ
Episode: First Up- The Podcast, Monday 4 May
Rob Davison
Astronomer
Auckland Stardome
Episode: First Up- The Podcast, Monday 4 May
Greg Turner
New Zealand golfing great
NZGolf
Episode: First Up- The Podcast, Monday 4 May

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Look forward to it each day

    Nathan is awesome. Always have a wee laugh while I get the daily news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nzchick13
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Essential listening

    The best way to start day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basil-Wolf
    New Zealand4 years ago

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Solid daily briefing with credible guests and concise analysis.
Hosts mix hard news with human-interest pieces effectively.
Great way to start the day with a broad, yet grounded, set of stories.

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First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June
Q: Jamie, talk to me about that week and what pushed you to the Roland Garros junior doubles title?
Jamie explains the intense training, belief in the work done, and motivation from friends like Mois Kwame, leading to strong performances and a historic junior breakthrough.
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 7 May
Q: What do unemployment numbers look like in real terms beyond percentages?
Brad Olsen explains that the unemployment rate masks underlying dynamics like underutilisation, youth unemployment, and people not in the labor force, indicating mixed signals about the health of the jobs market.
First Up- The Podcast, Monday 4 May
Q: What does LIV Golf's withdrawal mean for the future of professional golf?
It signals a disruption of the PGA Tour's dominance, with potential paths back for some players and a need for traditional tours to adapt to new funding and competition landscapes.
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 26 February
Q: What are the proposed changes regarding bike riding for children and e-scooters?
Willow Jean Prime supported the idea of children riding on footpaths and remarked on engaging the community for further feedback on proposed safety measures.
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 26 February
Q: What does different mean for the Labour government?
Chris Hipkins emphasized that the focus will be on affordability for New Zealanders as the number one issue.

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